Europe travel disruption predicted as tourist spots face strike action




British holidaymakers in Italy could face disruption tomorrow due to nationwide strikes.Industrial action by flight staff at easyJet in Milan and Naples will coincide with walkouts by ground handlers.The strikes are scheduled to take place between 1pm and 5pm CET (12pm and 4pm UK time).The Italian Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport confirmed that on May 28, ground handling workers from Swissport will strike at Milan Linate Airport.Strikes by easyJet staff are taking place in Naples and MilanGETTY IMAGESA general strike is set to impact both Milan Linate and Milan Malpensa airports over the same period.easyJet confirmed that staff strikes will take place in two popular destinations, Milan and Naples.However, the airline told GB News: “Our schedule is currently planned to operate normally, and we do not expect this to be impacted by the strike action.”The airline added that Swissport does not provide ground handling services for easyJet at Milan Linate.But while holidaymakers may dodge the disruption, it’s always best to prepare for last-minute delays or changes during strike periods.Travellers should also keep an eye on their emails and text messages for any alerts from their airline.Italy is an extremely popular destination among British holidaymakers, famed for its beautiful architecture, delicious cuisine, and stunning landscapes.For those whose Italian escapes could be impacted this week, Anton Radchenko, CEO of AirAdvisor, shared how this could affect you.He said: “Strikes by easyJet staff and workers from one of the airline’s key handling partners could present a perfect storm of disruption for passengers planning to fly with the company on May 28.”These strikes represent the fourth wave of easyJet staff strikes in 2025 already, with staff previously walking out in February, March and April this year – and four sets of strikes in four months suggests that discontent from the airline’s workers could be a theme that continues throughout the year.LATEST DEVELOPMENTSAn industry expert has forecasted major disruption in MilanGETTY IMAGES”As these strikes specifically involve easyJet staff, you may be due compensation of up to £520 if your flight is cancelled.”This is because the disruption to journeys caused by airline staff taking industrial action is viewed as within its control, i.e. they could have prevented the strikes from happening through negotiations.”Likewise, if your easyJet flight is delayed by over three hours as a result of the strikes, you may be due compensation for the inconvenience.”If your flight is moved to the day after you were originally due to travel, easyJet will be responsible for putting you up in overnight accommodation.”If your journey is disrupted, keep evidence like SMS or email notifications from the airline as evidence, and use a free compensation calculator to establish what you may be owed.”